never alone

Just a few months ago I was in a crazy rut, and an article on Inquirer Super by Pam Pastor was one of the things that saved me.

From The never-alone generation:

"Hearing people my age complain about loneliness in ludicrous - we are never alone. We are living in an age where we are forced to interact with people every day and have been equipped with all the gadgets needed to do so... Don't fool yourself into believing no one understands you. In a world where there are websites devoted to people blowing gummi bears up in their microwaves, there is always someone to connect with, no matter how strange you think you are."

And then she gives advice on how to "Beat loneliness in 10 ways" -

If the bug bites, here's how you can kill it:

1. Pick up the phone and call a friend.
2. Look up old friends on Facebook, Friendster, MySpace and Multiply and reconnect.
3. Answer your neglected e-mails.
4. Send text messages to friends.
5. Visit your grandparents.
6. Offer to babysit your younger siblings or your friend/cousin/sister’s kids.
7. Get a pet.
8. Volunteer for a reading program.
9. Join a hobby club.
10. Read a book.